"Do They not travel through the land, so that their hearts (and minds) may Thus learn wisdom and their ears may Thus learn to hear? truly it is not their eyes that are blind, but their hearts which are In their breasts." [al-Hajj: 46]

Dr Daud Abdullah
A senior researcher at the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and an author of his latest book titled Right of Return, Dr. Abdullah is a respected specialist in human rights. He works in London is a member of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). He is a frequent speaker on Islamic issues in the U.K. at both union meetings and community events.
Dr. Abdullah will present a speech entitled Understanding the Conflict, bringing to light the history of Palestine, and the reason behind the Israeli occupation.

Matthias Chang
Matthias Chang was the political secretary for Chinese affairs of former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Chang has written a book titled Future Fastforward and also numerous other books.

Prof Ataullah Bogden Kopansky
Prof. A. B. Kopansky, a Polish origin, is a Professor of History at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He has taught at the universities of Texas, Iowa, Damascus, International Islamic University in Pakistan and in South Africa and Sri Lanka.

With a forum style, Chang and Prof. Kopansky will be talking about how the Zionist movement is affecting not just Palestinians and Muslims, but also people of other faiths, in the third segment–The Zionist Agenda.

Ustaz Maszlee Malik
A lecturer at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Ustaz Maszlee Malik is also a writer for many Malaysian magazines such as Majalah I and Millenia Muslim, Remaja I and Perspektif. He also has few books published, among them: Biografi Syeikh Ahmad Yassin, Persoalan Asas Isu Palestin, Aspek-aspek KeIslaman Isu Palestin, Road to Beirut and also his thesis entitled, Hukum Talfiq Di Dalam Muamalat.
Ustaz Maszlee Malik will be the moderator for the forum: Helping the Palestinians: The Malaysian Challenge.
The panellists for this forum will be representatives from the Student Representative Council (SRC) of selected universities.

Kesimpulannya, we need a house within walking distance to the college. 10-15 minutes or so would do. But the problem is, the area near to UCD is the area of the elites. So, the houses sometimes are usually far too expensive for a student. It’s hard to find a house that costs you less than 320 euros per person. Almost impossible. Furthermore, some landlords don’t prefer students as their tenants. Too bad. Perhaps they think that students are too busy to look after the house and ensure it is well-maintained or too ‘poor’ to pay the expensive monthly rent. And that’s the reason why we are still searching, and searching, and searching…

It is permissible for a menstryating Woman to Read the Qur’an and the Books of Supplications Fatwa by: Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Aziz ibn Baaz. (pg 50-51)

There is no problem in a menstruating or post-natal bleeding woman reading supplications written in books of hajj and also it is OK to read the Qur’an (without touching it) in the more correct of the scholar’s opinions. This is because no clear and authentic narration has been reported that prevents them from reading the Qur’an. What has been reported is with respect to the junub person that he or she is not permitted to read the Qur’an whilst the junub state. This is based on a hadith reported by ‘Ali r.a.

Regarding the menstruating and post-natal bleeding woman, a narration has been reported from Ibn ‘Umar r.a. that says: “The menstruating and junub are not allowed to read anything of the Qur’an.”

However, this hadith is weak due to being narrated by a person by the name of Isma’il ibn ‘Ayyash who in turn reported it from the people of Hijaz. This person is weak when reporting from them, but she can read, say for example from her memory, without actually touching the Qur’an. However, the junub person is not allowed to read even from his memory or from the copy of the Qur’an (even without touching it) until a bath is taken.

The difference between the junub and the menstruating woman is that the junub person is in the state for only a short time and it is possible to take a bath as soon as jima’ is finished. So the period is not long and the matter is in the junub person’s hands when to have a bath. If it is not possible to use water for whatever (valid) reason, then tayammum can be performed and then they can pray and read the Qur’an.

As for the menstruating and the post-natal bleeding woman, then the situation is not in her hands but in the Hands of Allah, the Almighty. Both menses and post-natal bleeding require days, for which reason is permissible for them to read Qur’an so that they do not forget it and so that they are not deprived of the benefits associated with reading it, such as knowing the shari’ah rulings from the book of Allah.

On the basis of this, it is more so the case that she is allowed to read the books of supplications that contains verses, Hadiths and other things. This is the correct opinion and it is the more correct of the two saying scholars (may Allah have mercy upon them) in this issue.

~ Me ~

Ummu Hakeem Searching for the strength from the inside, Seeking for Guidance from the One who Holds the heart of the believers. Oh Allah, bestow Your Blessings upon us.

~ Ameen, ya Rabb! ~

"O Allah! [I ask you], by Your knowledge of the Unseen, and Your control over the creation: give me life as long as You know that life is best for me, and take me when death is best for me. O Allah! I also ask of You fear of You, in secret and in open; I ask of You the word of Wisdom and justice in anger and in pleasure; I ask of You moderation in poverty and affluence; I ask of You joy which does not fade; I ask of You pleasure which does not cease; I ask of You contentment with Your decree; I ask of You coolness of life after death; I ask of You the delight of looking towards Your Face; and eagerness towards meeting You, not in harmful adversity, nor in misleading afflictions. O Allah! Adorn us with the decoration of eemaan, and make us those who guide and are guided"

[al-hadeeth: Nasaa'i, al-Hakim]

Final Year Rotation & Exam

Family Medicine (Jan 2-Jan 22)Live GP OSCE: Jan 22, 2010

Orthopaedics (Jan 25 – Feb 12)Orthopaedic OSCE: Feb 12, 2010

Medicine (Feb 22 – April 2)Cardiology Long Case: March 5, 2010
Endocrinology Long Case: March 19, 2010
Respiratory/Haematology Long Case: April 2, 2010